Lei-m: Obama’s Hawaiian Vacation in Jeopardy

• Yesterday, a federal judge ruled that Obamacare’s mandate that everyone obtain some form of health-care is unconstitutional. Don’t panic/rejoice quite yet: according to The New York Times, the ruling will have “no immediate effect on the ongoing rollout of the law.” [The New York Times]

• The widely unpopular tax-cut bill has secured the 60 yeas in the Senate necessary to bring the legislation to a vote. [The Wall Street Journal]

• Myopic 2010 curio Sharron Angle has created a P.A.C.. Called, inevitably, the Patriot Caucus, the group will support Tea Party candidates and their endeavors. [Politico]

• Was your Gawker password hacked? Slate will tell you either way. [Slate]

• President Obama will not embark upon his Hawaiian Christmas retreat until the close of the Congressional season. [The Hill]